Test/Electrical Engineer for Space Instrumentation (ESA JUICE/NIM)

University of Bern; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Space research institute environment

ESA JUICE mission involvement

Interdisciplinary work environment

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development support

Zusammenfassung

University of Bern invites applications for a position focused on planning and conducting calibrations, tests, and maintenance of instrument systems within a cutting-edge space research environment.

You will work in an interdisciplinary team, contribute to ESA JUICE mission, and have opportunities to grow technical and scientific expertise. The contract is initially one year with potential extension.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in engineering or physics (ETH/Uni/FH)
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++
• Hands-on, collaborative problem-solving approach
• Proficient written English; basic German preferred

Aufgaben

• Plan and conduct calibrations and tests of the instrument under various operating conditions.
• Lead diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of hardware and system issues.
• Characterize and optimize critical components and subsystems.
• Develop and validate operation and software tools.
• Investigate in-flight issues and support related analysis.
• Maintain and improve technical documentation, including design and operations manuals.
• Manage inventory and procurement activities for hardware.

Kenntnisse

Python

C++

Lab instrumentation

Electronic diagnostics

English writing

German (basic)

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Higher education degree in engineering/physics

Jobbeschreibung

UniBE is central.

With us, you benefit from the central location and easy-to-reach sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting calibrations and tests of the instrument under various operational conditions Leading the diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of hardware and system issues Characterizing and optimizing critical components and subsystems Participating in the development and validation of operation and software tools
• Helping investigate in-flight issues and support related analysis
• Maintaining and improving technical documentation, including design and operations manuals
• Managing inventory and procurement activities for hardware

Requirements

• A higher education degree (ETH, Uni, FH) in engineering, physics, or a related technical field
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation and electronic diagnostics
• Proficiency in coding in Python and/or C++ or similar
• A motivated, hands-on, and collaborative approach to problem-solving (team player)
• Proficient written English skills required; basic knowledge of German is desirable.

We offer

• A dynamic and collaborative environment at one of Europe's leading space research institutes
• Involvement in a high-profile international space mission (ESA's JUICE mission)
• Opportunities to grow technical and scientific expertise in a cutting-edge laboratory
• Highly interdisciplinary work environment (including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and software engineering)
• Flexible working arrangements and support for professional development

The position is initially for one year with the possibility of extension.

Application deadline: 31 August 2026

Applications received by this date will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.